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TCFP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
2026-27 LATEST VERSION
Which of the following code violations must be corrected immediately
by the property owner? - obstructed exit door
Which of the following components of a fire is most manageable
through fire prevention? - heat source
Which of the following has the highest priority for radio
transmission? - Emergency traffic from a unit working at a fire or
rescue
Which of the following is a characteristic of synthetic fiber rope? -
resistant to mildew
Which of the following is a type of expelling agent used in a portable
fire extinguisher? - stored pressure
Which of the following is incorrect with regard to natural fiber ropes -
they work best as life safety lines
Which of the following is not an appropriate procedure or
consideration before applying foam - the use of foam is limited to
combustible liquids
Which of the following is true regarding SCBA? - All scba face pieces
must be fit tested
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Which of the following statements regarding the accordion load is
incorrect - It is the preferred way to load large diameter hose
Which of the following will cause mechanical heat energy? - machine
bearings
Which tool is a pulling tool? Crowbar, flathead ax, pike pole, halligan -
pike pole
Which type of control valve uses a circular disk inside a flat plate on
top of the valve housing to indicate whether the valve is open or
close? - post indicator valve
Which type of ladder is used to gain access to attics and can be
carried in narrow hallways? - folding ladder
Which type of overhead door is generally easiest to force unless it is
motor driven? - sectional
Which type of valve used as a control valve for a sprinkler system
indicates whether the valve is open or closed by the position of the
center screw? - OS&Y Valve
Which valve in a sprinkler system is located in a remote part of the
system, normally discharges outside the building, and is used to
simulate the activation of a single sprinkler? - inspectors test valve
Why should the use of a cheater on a prying tool be avoided? - the
tool can break and injure the firefighter
should be applied to wooden tool handles to prevent
roughness and warping - Boiled linseed oil
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may produce abnormally high heat intensity and may
be confused with the use of accelerants. - Polyurethane
is the quantity of heat absorbed by a substance at
the point at which it changes from a liquid to a vapor. - latent heat
of vaporization
A permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency - key
box/lock box
A is any location or facility at which 9-1-1 calls are
answered either by direct calling, rerouting, or diversion. - Public
Safety Answering Point (PSAP)
A blue circle with a letter designation in the center would indicate an
extinguisher for use on fires - Class c
A blue circle with a letter designation in the center would indicate
an extinguisher is rated for use on fires - Class C
A common obstacle to efficient salvage operations in commercial
occupancies and warehouses is a lack of: - skids or pallets under
stock
A cutting torch has a flame temperature of - 5000 degrees f
A hose roller is - A curved metal frame that fits over the edge of a roof
or windowsill
A least desirable point for forcible entry is - A revolving door
A personnel accountability system tracks which firefighters are assigned
to each vehicle and - Each crew's assignment
TCFP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
2026-27 LATEST VERSION
Which of the following code violations must be corrected immediately
by the property owner? - obstructed exit door
Which of the following components of a fire is most manageable
through fire prevention? - heat source
Which of the following has the highest priority for radio
transmission? - Emergency traffic from a unit working at a fire or
rescue
Which of the following is a characteristic of synthetic fiber rope? -
resistant to mildew
Which of the following is a type of expelling agent used in a portable
fire extinguisher? - stored pressure
Which of the following is incorrect with regard to natural fiber ropes -
they work best as life safety lines
Which of the following is not an appropriate procedure or
consideration before applying foam - the use of foam is limited to
combustible liquids
Which of the following is true regarding SCBA? - All scba face pieces
must be fit tested
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Which of the following statements regarding the accordion load is
incorrect - It is the preferred way to load large diameter hose
Which of the following will cause mechanical heat energy? - machine
bearings
Which tool is a pulling tool? Crowbar, flathead ax, pike pole, halligan -
pike pole
Which type of control valve uses a circular disk inside a flat plate on
top of the valve housing to indicate whether the valve is open or
close? - post indicator valve
Which type of ladder is used to gain access to attics and can be
carried in narrow hallways? - folding ladder
Which type of overhead door is generally easiest to force unless it is
motor driven? - sectional
Which type of valve used as a control valve for a sprinkler system
indicates whether the valve is open or closed by the position of the
center screw? - OS&Y Valve
Which valve in a sprinkler system is located in a remote part of the
system, normally discharges outside the building, and is used to
simulate the activation of a single sprinkler? - inspectors test valve
Why should the use of a cheater on a prying tool be avoided? - the
tool can break and injure the firefighter
should be applied to wooden tool handles to prevent
roughness and warping - Boiled linseed oil
, 3
may produce abnormally high heat intensity and may
be confused with the use of accelerants. - Polyurethane
is the quantity of heat absorbed by a substance at
the point at which it changes from a liquid to a vapor. - latent heat
of vaporization
A permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency - key
box/lock box
A is any location or facility at which 9-1-1 calls are
answered either by direct calling, rerouting, or diversion. - Public
Safety Answering Point (PSAP)
A blue circle with a letter designation in the center would indicate an
extinguisher for use on fires - Class c
A blue circle with a letter designation in the center would indicate
an extinguisher is rated for use on fires - Class C
A common obstacle to efficient salvage operations in commercial
occupancies and warehouses is a lack of: - skids or pallets under
stock
A cutting torch has a flame temperature of - 5000 degrees f
A hose roller is - A curved metal frame that fits over the edge of a roof
or windowsill
A least desirable point for forcible entry is - A revolving door
A personnel accountability system tracks which firefighters are assigned
to each vehicle and - Each crew's assignment
